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'DECISION POINTS,' OPEN HOUSE Print Email
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Tuesday, 09 November 2010 01:03 PM America/New_York

Christian retail offers for the week of Nov. 8

Riding a wave of media attention for the release of Decision Points, Mardel Christian & Education spotlights the new memoir by former President George W. Bush in its weekly emailing. The chain offers the Crown title for $24.99, down from the regular price of $35. 

LifeWay Christian Stores focuses on its two-day Open House Sale, Nov. 12-13, with savings of up to 66% on select Bibles, books, CDs, DVDs and children's products. The promotion offers a $10 savings card on in-store purchases of more than $40, while the first 50 customers at each outlet on Nov. 12 will be given a free paperback copy of C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia". The following day, the first 100 shoppers will be given a free MercyMe water bottle.

In its separate music emailing, the chain promotes Susan Boyle's The Gift as the lead title in its Christmas CD focus. The album is priced at $9.99, $2 off the regular price. Among $5 titles available is Chris Tomlin's Glory in the Highest, while Point of Grace's Home for the Holidays is reduced from $13.99 to $11.99.

Family Christian Stores also focuses on the holiday season, with The Gift priced at $14.99. The chain spotlights advent decorations and ornaments: A six-piece nativity set from Willow Tree is priced at $67.99 while a creche costs $99.99. Tree ornaments including hand-painted releases are priced from $7.99 to $39.99.

Berean Christian Stores emphasizes its Bible Sale Event, offering 50% off select editions through Nov. 20. The chain's email promotion also includes a $10-off coupon for any in-store purchase of $50-plus on Nov. 10.

Parable stores lead their promotion with Karen Kingsbury's new Unlocked at an online price of $12.97, down from $14.99. Other featured items include The Poverty and Justice Bible, reduced from $19.99 to $16.97, and DVD, Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure, at $17.97 (regular price $22.95).